Immigration

The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has dismissed an appeal by Paktech Electronics which argued it should not have to pay wages to an employee the company claimed never actually worked …

An Alberta trucker who paid his employer $37,000 for a work permit lost his entire lawsuit against the company after a judge ruled the payment violated immigration laws designed to …

Quebec Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge announced sweeping changes to the province’s immigration system Thursday, proposing to slash permanent immigration levels by up to 50% and reduce temporary foreign workers by …

Prince Edward Island is asking employers and the public to weigh in on new regulations that will require businesses to register when hiring temporary foreign workers and face financial penalties …

By Shiva S. Mohan, Toronto Metropolitan University Migrant workers have long been recognized as essential to Canada’s economy. But that recognition rarely translates into meaningful inclusion. As Canada embarks on …

A Federal Court has overturned an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) decision to deny a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) to a Ghanaian international student, citing the officer’s failu… To …

By Ashika Niraula, Toronto Metropolitan University Many countries are engaged in a global race to attract skilled and talented workers from around the world. But Canada is at risk of …

Ironworkers Local 97 is calling on the federal government to end the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program for the construction sector, citing economic pressures from new U.S. tariffs and trade …

By Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canadian home care workers are feeling trepidation but are hopeful. Last week the federal government released the first details on a new program, kicking …

Starting April 1, recruiters of temporary foreign workers in Prince Edward Island will be required to hold a licence, as part of the first phase of the Temporary Foreign Workers …